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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 241.94 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 241.94 and 63.82 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 241.94 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/241.94 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 241.94 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 15,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,439.44/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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